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P181 FAU

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 FAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2018

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2016 172,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 164,438 miles

nearside front fog light not working

surface corrosion forming at various places on underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Feb 2015 164,437 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front fog light not working

surface corrosion forming at various places on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2014 157,958 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine bay area has diesel seepage

o/s/f headlamp chipped

Pass 11 Feb 2013 148,124 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 144,085 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 139,283 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 134,445 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 134,445 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 130,571 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 126,651 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 122,248 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chassis rusting

Pass 5 Feb 2007 122,248 miles

chassis rusting

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 117,668 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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P181 FAU is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 122,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P181 FAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P181 FAU registered?

P181 FAU is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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